(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Roxie Munro. Focusing on the builders and human drama behind some important structures, seven chapters span from 1422 Florence (Brunelleschi's cathedral dome) to early-twentieth-century New York (Van Alen's Chrysler Building). Munro's vibrant watercolor vignettes and full-page illustrations complement the text with their variety and appropriately altering perspectives. Bib.

Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2004

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Roxie Munro. In 1850, Lemuel Chenoweth, an uneducated cabinetmaker from the hills of Virginia, successfully competed against well-known engineers to design a bridge to cross Richmond's Tygart River. The conversational text and ink and watercolor illustrations document the competition and the building of the bridge, as well as some history. A brief biography and information about American covered bridges are appended.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Roxie Munro. Seven fearless flyers take to the air in this cheerful introduction to personal achievements in aviation. Text takes precedence in the seven six-page entries; even so, these are quick sketches of the interesting men and women and their flying machines. Zaunders does connect some bits of flight history but concentrates on selected events. Munro provides unusual air and ground views. An introduction highlights aviation history. Bib.

Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2001

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Roxie Munro. Intrepid travelers all, the dauntless subjects of these eight short biographical essays are compelling companions for armchair explorers. Subjects include Richard Burton and Ernest Shackleton; the inclusion of several less-famous personalities adds interest and a fresh perspective. The fast-paced, descriptive narrative is accompanied by illustrations that, while interpretive, are lacking the artist's usual flair. Bib.

Reviewer: Mary M. Burns | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 1999